The Wonders Of British Columbia

Canada's westernmost province, which stretchesmountains, grasslands and lush valleys, waterfalls,
from the thousands of islands and inlets on thelakes and meandering streams, and wild, splendid
Pacific west coast, to the Rocky and Columbiafiords on the coast, where the saltwater fishing is
mountain ranges in the east, is renown for itsunparalleled. Many of the resorts in this area offer
spectacular mountain and coastal scenery. Britishtours and watersports equipment in summer, and
Columbia is 60 per cent forested (much of itsnowmobiling, cross-country skiing and
temperate rainforest), 75 per cent of thesnowshoeing in winter.
province is mountainous, and the northernOkanagan Similkameen Region
two-thirds is largely unpopulated and wild. ManyThis fertile region in the south includes the
species of wild life that have become scarceOkanagan and Similameen valleys, home to
elsewhere still flourish here. Fish are still abundantpicturesque vineyards, orchards and farms. You'll
in its lakes, marshes and streams, whales andfind the full range of accommodations in this
porpoises cruise the rugged coastline, and manylovely area, from tenting to luxury resorts. The
rare mammals and birds still prosper in the forestslakes provide excellent fresh water fishing and
and on the plains.watersports, and the many resorts offer golf,
Here you'll find a thriving ecotourism and outdoorhorseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. And
adventure industry. For animal and bird watchers,there's the full range of snow-related sports
keen photographers, and those who enjoyduring the winter months.
adventure sports, it's the perfect place to have aThe Kootenays and the Rockies
long relaxing holiday. Cross-country bike touring,These towering mountain ranges lie side by side in
hiking, fishing and horseback riding are popular inthe southeast of British Columbia, a land of
the summer and cross-country and downhill skiing,pristine lakes and streams, hot springs, and
snowboarding and snowmobiling in winter. Andpanoramic mountain views. Resorts offer
there are plenty of water sports, including scubaworld-class golf courses and the Provincial and
diving, sea kayaking, sailing, wind surfing, andNational Parks are outstanding. Outdoor recreation
whitewater rafting.on offer includes kayaking, hiking, mountain
Northern British Columbiaclimbing, fishing and boating in summer, and snow
The vast top third of the province stretchesand ice sports in winter.
from the mountainous fjords on the west coast,Vancover Island Region
to the incredible Rocky Mountains, with its pristineStay on Vancouver Island, if you'd like to visit
forests and countless lakes, rivers and streams.some of the smaller islands scattered along the
Here you'll find plenty of wildlife to photograph,province's west coast or it's dramatic fiords. BC's
and excellent hunting, fishing and hiking. There arecapital city, Victoria, is located at Vancouver's
great camping spots in the National Parks.southern tip, famous for it's relaxed lifestyle and
Cariboo, Chilcotin and Coasthospitality with visitors from around the world.
British Columbia's central region is bounded by theFrom here you can take an Orca tour. This
Pacific Ocean to the west and the Cariboocosmopolitan and friendly city is the perfect place
Mountains in the east. This popular region is a landto start your visit to scenic British Columbia.
of alpine meadows, glaciers and snow-capped